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Dr. Amar Prafullchandra Vora, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (2011)

Professional interests include: stroke, myelogram (spinal cord imaging), brain MRI, and more.

1283 York Avenue 7th Floor
New York, NY 10065

(212) 746-6000

Dr. Amar Prafullchandra Vora, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in New York, NY specializing in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2011 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Amar Prafullchandra Vora, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL and WEILL CORNELL IMAGING AT NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN.

Office Locations

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1283 York Avenue 7th Floor
New York, NY 10065

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1305 York Avenue 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10021

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2315 Broadway 4th Floor
New York, NY 10024

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416 East 55th Street
New York, NY 10022

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520 East 70th Street Ground Floor
New York, NY 10021

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525 E 68th Street
New York, NY 10065

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53 Beekman Street Ground Level
New York, NY 10038

Some issues Dr. Amar Prafullchandra Vora, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	442

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	79
Hispanic	44
Asian	37
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	171
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Dementia	26
Cancer	18

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	495
CT scan	312
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	296
musculoskeletal imaging	18
neck imaging	28
pelvic imaging	17
spinal procedures	157
vascular procedures	78
X-rays	45

**Gender**
Male	397
Female	610

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	748
Black	90
Hispanic	83
Asian	55
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	330
From 75 to 84	341
85 and over	244
Less than 65	92

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	28
Cancer	20

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	629
CT scan	298
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	492
neck imaging	39
spinal procedures	207
vascular procedures	81

**Gender**
Male	360
Female	475

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	639
Black	68
Hispanic	52
Asian	37
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	153
Less than 65	83

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	24
Cancer	21

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	463
CT scan	258
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	279
neck imaging	15
spinal procedures	98
vascular procedures	47

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	39
Hispanic	42
Asian	33
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	89
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	27
Cancer	22

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1094
CT scan	577
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	688
neck imaging	33
spinal procedures	210
vascular procedures	108

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amar Prafullchandra Vora, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amar Prafullchandra Vora, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New York, NY were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan and thoracic (chest) imaging.

abdominal imaging	38
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	561
CT scan	330
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	358
musculoskeletal imaging	33
neck imaging	29
pelvic imaging	24
spinal procedures	143
thoracic (chest) imaging	311
vascular procedures	78
X-rays	215

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar Prafullchandra Vora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	230
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	22
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	107
85 and over	65
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	105

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar Prafullchandra Vora, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amar Prafullchandra Vora, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	28
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	8
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Amar Prafullchandra Vora, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2011. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (2011)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amar Prafullchandra Vora, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL

WEILL CORNELL IMAGING AT NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Amar Prafullchandra Vora, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Empire BlueCross BlueShield and VNSNY CHOICE.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Amar Prafullchandra Vora, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP)

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

VNSNY CHOICE

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Biography

Dr. Amar Vora works as a neuroradiology and diagnostic radiology. He is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian. Dr. Vora studied medicine at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons.